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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.28, 642.30 and 306.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.28, 642.30 and 306.18 is: 459.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.28 : 642.30 = 306.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.28/642.30 = 306.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.28x = 642.30 × 306.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.28x = 196,659.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,659.41/428.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.18

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